Is my money safe from wife ?

roswell

kindofagilr wrote: »

Just cos she is living with someone now doesnt mean she was when they split though?

no but they are still married ... untill divorced its adultry.

t_obermory

Do you get on well with your parents? If so could you put it in their account, as long as you do it well before you start the divorce proceedings I don't think she could contest it.

I'm no expert though, if you want to hide assets you're probably better hiring a unscrupulous lawyer.

diable

If you have saved the money up once she left you then it should not be taken in to consideration, but if you are worried then tell them you spent it all down the bookies trying to cheer yourself up (give it to a trusted friend/relative to look after)

penfold1_2

Thank you for all the helpful replies,

I dont have any family left to leave money, thanks for that info NAR, i shall deffo look into that,

Thanks all

Much apreciated

Pee

It would be almost impossible for the court or your ex-wife to find the account if she is truly unaware of it. It will mean you lying on court papers and making the so-called final settlement no longer final if it is discovered.

Reggie_Rebel

No amount of money is ever safe from a woman. Ever

SCAMPIDOODLE

Blow it on a holiday for yourself (and kids if any)
Wish I have done that, rather than it go on legal fees!

Ms_Brush

Ex husband did this to me. I knew he had the money, but couldnt prove it because I didnt know where it was and he lied through his teeth right through the process - and everyone knew it, but there was nothing I could do because I couldnt afford to fight it. This is a civil case, and as such its a private fight. Even if you get legal aid, this has to be paid back out of any settlement you receive.

If you are looking for a fair and just system, this isnt it!

He took £40k savings and hid it somewhere, claimed he wasnt working (he was self employed and then claimed various benefits fraudulently) he said he had nothing and then he got legal aid. Being honest isnt worth it in a divorce, morals and honesty are expensive!

My divorce cost me nearly £30k, took 2 years and went through the courts and I got nowhere. It all works on the basis of both parties being honest and there is no easy way to prove otherwise (unless you are Paul Mcartney and have millions at stake). My solicitor eventually told me to cut my losses and settle because I would be bankrupt before we traced any of the money.

Get a quickie divorce, cut a deal and get on with your life. It really isnt worth the stress and aggro.